Sony has released new firmware updates for their Alpha series A99 and Nex series NEX-7, NEX-6, NEX-5R mirrorless cameras. The new firmware updates for A99 and NEX cameras provides support for the following details.

You can download the new firmware updates officially from Sony Australia from the links provided below.

Sony A99 Firmware Update Version 1.02 Details

Provides support for the Dual AF function compliant lens: SAL50F14Z

Addition of HDMI simultaneous output mode
In addition to the existing HDMI simultaneous output during movie recording, the camera will be able to display smooth smooth 60fps(NTSC)/50fps(PAL) video on an external monitor connected via HDMI and on the LCD screen of the camera simultaneously also during movie recording standby.
Note: The camera needs to be in Movie mode with [HDMI Info. Display] set to [Off].

Sony NEX-7 Firmware Update Version 1.03 Details

Addition of AF drive system for movies
AF drive system for movie was added in order to enhance the scalability of future E-mount systems. This feature ensures a higher degree of flexibility in the design of future E-mount lenses. We will be able to provide lenses that can even better satisfy our customers.

Sony NEX-6 and NEX-5R Firmware Update Version 1.02 Details

Provides support for the Fast Hybrid AF function compliant lenses:
SEL20F28 and SEL1670Z.

Addition of AF drive system for movies
AF drive system for movie was added in order to enhance the scalability of future E-mount systems. This feature ensures a higher degree of flexibility in the design of future E-mount lenses. We will be able to provide lenses that can even better satisfy our customers.